Kevin Parker
Richland,WA
Summary
Accomplished Meat Department Manager with a proven track record at Safeway, enhancing customer satisfaction and meat quality. Expert in knife handling and food safety, with a knack for leadership and reducing waste. Skilled in meat weighing, labeling, and maintaining stringent safety standards, ensuring top-notch product freshness and inventory accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Harvest Foods
05.2024 - Current
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Verified proper inventory levels, product quality, and freshness to prevent sale of spoiled products.
- Maintained and stocked display cases by transporting wrapped products from work area or cooler to display cases.
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Food Depot
06.2017 - 11.2020
- Cut, trimmed and ground meats such as beef, pork, and poultry to prepare for packaging and sale.
- Used boning knife, skewers and twine to shape, lace, and tie roasts.
- Supported inventory management through accurate weighing, labeling, and pricing of products.
- Reduced waste by skillfully trimming excess fat and bone from various cuts of meat.
- Exceeded safety standards by following proper handling procedures for raw meats, reducing potential risks associated with foodborne illnesses.
Meat Department Manager
Safeway
10.2003 - 10.2006
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Thurston High School
Olympia, WA06.1992
Skills
Meat weighing and labeling
Knife Handling
Meat Storage
Food Safety
Customer service abilities
Management
Timeline
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Harvest Foods
05.2024 - Current
Journeyman Meat Cutter
Food Depot
06.2017 - 11.2020
Meat Department Manager
Safeway
10.2003 - 10.2006
High School Diploma -
North Thurston High School
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